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Adolescents ages 12 to 15 years now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 

The Texas Department of State Health Services has notified vaccine providers that they should begin to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents from 12 to 15 years old, in line with federal guidance.

OCSO honored with combat flag

Thursday, May 13, SSG Brett Schexnider presented Orange County Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office with an American flag flown during combat operations in the country of Syria and combat support operations in Jordan.

Unbuckled traffic deaths jumped 16% in 2020

Despite fewer cars on Texas roads in 2020 due to the pandemic, traffic deaths actually rose, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) including victims who failed to use a seatbelt.

CDC: Fully vaccinated people no longer need masks

Fully vaccinated people may now resume activities without masks, according to a May 13 announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

City of Beaumont announces Sundown Summer concert series

Country band the Red Clay Strays will perform at the City of Beaumont’s first Sundown Summer Series concert at the Event Centre Lake in Downtown on Wed., June 9, at 6 p.m. “It has been so energizing to have people back in the venues hosting their dance recitals, weddings, and galas.

Man ‘guilty’ in brutal officer assault

Bradly Joseph Pruitt was found guilty in a Hardin County court on May 13, accused in the beating of a Sour Lake police officer in 2019.

Jefferson Theatre to host 'Elvis the Next Generation'

The Historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont will host a one night event - "Elvis the Next Generation" - starring Southeast Texas' own Jake Rowley, who portrayed Elvis in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Million Dollar Quartet," with special guest Slim Jim Phantom on Saturday, July...

Vidor pair charged in meth investigation

Wednesday, May 12, the Orange County Narcotics Division, with the assistance of the Orange County SWAT Team, the Vidor Police Department and the Jasper County Precinct 6 Constable’s Office, executed a search and arrest warrant in the 1400 Block of Orange Street in Vidor.

Texas officials knew foster children were illegally placed in an unsafe shelter. It didn't end until a whistleblower came forward.

By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune May 13, 2021   "Texas officials knew foster children were illegally placed in an unsafe shelter. It didn't end until a whistleblower came forward.

BPD honors fallen officers

In concert with National Police Week, a crowd of family, friends and residents gathered to honor fallen officers of the Beaumont Police Department in front of their station May 13.